Thomas F. Ahearn “Tom”
February 5, 1943 — November 11, 2022
Thomas F. Ahearn “Tom”
Found peace on November 11, 2022, at the age of 79. Beloved husband of Jody (nee Everson) for 49 years. Loving father of Adam and Andrew (Lisa). Proud grandpa of Alex and Emily. Brother of Patricia Duffy, Mary (Phil) Rehrauer and Marge (Don) Zimmer. Further survived by nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents George and Marie Ahearn and brothers-in-law Jack “Jocko” Wozniak and Francis Duffy.
Tom was born in Two Rivers, Wisconsin to the late George and Marie (nee Konop) Ahearn. Following graduation from Washington High School where he was a stand-out runner, he honorably served in The United States Air Force from 1965 to 1969 and achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant. Upon completion of his service, Tom graduated with high honors from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee with a Bachelors of Business Administration. Tom was an accountant for 20 years with Miller Brewing Company and later with We Energies before his retirement.
Tom was an avid golfer and shared the love of golf with his family. He was a Wisconsin Badger fan and sports enthusiast. He attended many major golf tournaments, the Rose Bowl Game, and the NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four. Additionally, during Tom’s retirement, he spent time supporting his grandchildren in their swimming, cheerleading and band competitions. This past September 10th Tom was honored for his service to our country by participating in a Stars and Stripes Honor Flight to Washington D.C.
Tom’s family would like to extend a special thank you to all the doctors, nurses and staff of the ICU at Ascension Hospital in Franklin and Compassus Hospice for all of their wonderful care and support.
Visitation at Max Sass Funeral Home, Mission Hills Chapel 8910 W Drexel Ave, Franklin, Wisconsin, on Friday November 18, 12 PM to 2 PM. Funeral Service at 2 PM and continued gathering with refreshments from 3 PM to 4 PM. Burial at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are appreciated in Tom’s name to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson Research. https://www.michaeljfox.org/
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